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Farmland turned bustling area in northern Roanoke
The Williamson Road neighborhood was remote farmland until 1912, when residents petitioned for a road connecting the area to downtown Roanoke. Williamson Road was laid, and quickly after it was hard-surfaced, businesses and residences began popping up along it and in surrounding areas. After World War II, residential development really boomed – over 3,500 lots were developed between 1940 and 1960. Now, the neighborhood is one of the most convenient places to live in northern Roanoke, near the Valley View Mall, U.S. Interstate 581 and the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. “You’re around about half of Roanoke’s restaurants, and public transit is nearby,” says Roanoke local and Realtor with MKB Realtors Bob Chandler. “But homes are far enough off Williamson Road that things don’t seem crowded.”
Williamson Road houses line the streets leading the surrounding mountains.
Friends and family meet for the sunset that sets over Williamson Road.
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What’s happening along Williamson Road
Williamson Road, where the neighborhood gets its name, is its main thoroughfare, lined with car dealerships, mechanics, shops and restaurants. “Back in the day, Williamson Road was the main place for commerce in Roanoke,” Chandler says. “Now, that’s shifted to the Valley View Mall. It’s still lined with stores, but it’s not a shopping destination; you only go there if you need something there.” Still, there are a few Roanoke main-stays along Williamson Road, like the New Yorker Deli. First opened in 1959 as a stop-and-shop grocery store, the spot quickly became a restaurant because of its popularity. Its deli counter has desserts, meats, cheeses, olives, beer, wine and more. The Filling Station Sports Bar & Grill is another popular spot, where locals sit atop barstools, clink glasses and watch the game or shoot pool. The Valley View Mall, with retailers like Target, Belk and Macy’s, is about 3 miles northwest of the neighborhood. Locals can grocery shop at Kroger or Aldi just north of the mall.
Pole and drinks are enjoyed at the Filling Station Sports Bar & Grill in Williamson Road.
The New Yorker Deli is great for fresh deli meat for the week in Williamson Road.
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Live performances at the Berglund Center
The Berglund Center, formerly the Roanoke Civic Center, opened in 1971. This venue hosts events, from the Miss Virginia pageant to Roanoke Rail Yard Dogs minor-league hockey games. There are two buildings here: the coliseum, which seats 10,500, and the smaller performing arts center, seating just over 2,000. Chandler, who oftentimes sells t-shirts at the venue, says, “The coliseum hosts bigger shows… we’ve had Carrie Underwood, Elton John, but things have started winding down in the past few years. The performing arts center gets smaller shows, and lately, this is where most of the concerts have been. It stays busy a lot.” The Berglund Center opens an ice rink when the weather starts to turn. Families and first dates circle the rink, where there are events like Halloween costume dress-up days and food drives.
Artwork is enjoyed but guest that visit the Berglund Center just outside of Williamson Road.
The Berglund Center is where large events are held minutes from Williamson Road.
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Modest homes a few blocks from commerce
“Two or three blocks from Williamson Road, you’ll find tree-lined streets,” Chandler says. “You can hear the interstate and Williamson Road, but you don’t sense it. The neighborhood feels separate.” The area was mainly developed following World War II, and its housing and layout reflect this. Homes and lots are compact, streets follow a gridded pattern and residential roads lack a commercial presence. Common home styles include Cape Cod, ranch-style and American Foursquare. Potential homebuyers can find a property in the area for between $130,000 and $270,000, depending on size, age and condition.
Cape Cods are one of the many residential styles found in the Williamson Road neighborhood.
Various housing styles are found lining the streets in Williamson Road.
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Roanoke City Public Schools
The neighborhood is zoned for Roanoke City Public Schools. Students can attend Lincoln Terrace Elementary and Lucy Addison Middle, which both receive C grades from Niche. They can finish their public education at William Fleming High School, which gets a C-plus and offers many clubs, including an Air Force JROTC program.
Students join a community focused on personal growth at Lincoln Terrace Elementary School.
Lucy Addison Middle School serves grades 6-8.
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Bowman Park and Eastgate Park
Bowman Park on Meadows Street is a mid-sized park within walking distance of some homes. Here, kids run around on the playground, and families gather at the picnic shelter. An open green space has enough room for a soccer game. Nearby Eastgate Park offers a more expansive outdoor experience, spanning nearly 60 acres. The park roughly contours Tinker Creek, with the nearly 3-mile Tinker Creek Trail following the water. This is a popular spot for birding and fishing, and visitors often see yellow-crowned night herons nesting near grassy shorelines.
Kids enjoy the blue playground with their friends at East Gate Park.
Families enjoy the swings and much more at the playground at Bowman Park.
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Getting around Williamson Road
Williamson Road is the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare. It links with U.S. Interstate 81, which leads west to Blacksburg and Christiansburg. U.S. Interstate 581 encompasses the neighborhood’s western border and also links to I-81, allowing for travel throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains. Valley Metro buses run along Williamson Road, leading locals all over the city. When it’s time to fly, the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is about 3 miles north. “The airport doesn’t really make things noisy,” Chandler says. “Our airport stays busy, but it’s nothing outrageous – you won’t be turning your volume up and down because of planes.”
The bus can be caught on many stops found on the main road through Williamson Road.
Williamson Road leads through the neighborhood of Williamson road.
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Parks in this Area
East Gate Park
Roanoke River Greenway
Bowman Park
Transit
Airport
Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field)
9 min drive
Bus
Kimball Nb & 4th
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Williamson Sb & Berglund
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Williamson Sb & Laconia
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Williamson Sb & Lyndhurst
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Williamson Sb & Compton
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Williamson Nb & Fugate
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Williamson Nb & Bowman (Opposite Ny Deli)
Williamson Road Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Williamson Road, Roanoke sell after 114 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Williamson Road, Roanoke over the last 12 months is $312,000, down 28% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,522
Median Age
40
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$29,519
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$49,795
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.6%
College Graduates
17.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
42/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
46/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
33/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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